Employee Shot During Armed Robbery In Towson

TOWSON, MD — A man was injured early Saturday morning during an armed robbery in Towson, authorities said.

According to Baltimore County police, the robbery occurred around 2 a.m. in the 8500 block of Loch Raven Boulevard.

When officers arrived, they found the man, an employee at the location, suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Investigators later learned the employee was shot when the suspect involved in the robbery discharged a gun, striking the victim in his upper body.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Police did not say if anything was taken during the robbery or whether a suspect is in custody.

The investigation into the robbery is ongoing. Anyone with information should contact police at 410-887-4636.